02-416 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 4 - Licensed Master Social Worker Conditional (Clinical)

1. Initial Issuance

A. Documented proof of a master's or doctoral degree in social work or social welfare from an accredited program; or,

B. Proof of a passing score on the ASWB Master examination; and

C. Documentation of intent to provide the clinical social work experience described in section 5(1)(D) of this chapter, signed by licensed clinical social worker, certified social worker - independent practice, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed psychologist, licensed psychiatrist, or similarly-credentialed licensee in any of the aforementioned professions from any state or country engaged as the consultant.

D. If the licensee holds the licensed social worker or licensed master social worker license, completion of 25 continuing professional education contact hours as required by Chapter 14 of the board's rules.

2. Renewal

A. Completion of 25 continuing professional education contact hours as required by Chapter 14 of the board's rules.

B. Evidence of successful completion of 4 consultation hours as described in section 5(1)(D) of this chapter for each month of actual clinical practice or part thereof engaged in by the licensee during the preceding license term, signed by the licensed clinical social worker, certified social worker - independent practice, licensed clinical professional counselor, licensed marriage and family therapist, licensed psychologist, licensed psychiatrist, or similarly-credentialed licensee in any of the aforementioned professions from any state or country who served as consultant.

C. The holder of a master social worker - conditional (clinical) may renew that license indefinitely without applying for the LCSW so long as the contact hour and consultation requirements of this subsection are met each renewal cycle.

Notes

02-416 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 4